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Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
) Babinski Sign ... the other toes and ... #Babinski #Sign ... clinical #video #reflex ... #pyramidal #neurology
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
 •
Radiculopathy: Signs ... and Symptoms ... • Spurling's sign ... pain Lasegue's sign ... #signs #symptoms
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
reflex response ... a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Neurochemical abnormalities
 • Hyper-vigilance
 • Emotional hyper-arousal
 • Exaggerated startle reflex
 • Anxiety
Exaggerated startle reflex ... • Avoidance and ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #symptoms #signs ... #psychiatry
Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
variety known as ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm True ... vomiting, auditory symptoms ... symptoms/signs, ... #Algorithm #Causes
Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis and Symptoms
Increased dopaminergic transmission in mesolimbic projection
-> Dopaminergic neurons here project into the limbic
emotions. -> Abnormal ... mood) -> Abnormal ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #symptoms #signs ... #psychiatry #positive
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Babinski’s plantar sign ... unrelated Wartenberg sign ... #Adduction #Sign ... #video #hand #neurology ... #physicalexam #pyramidal
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... decortication), abnormal ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Algorithm Red ... • Meningeal signs ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g. ... #Algorithm #neurology